Admin Michelle Young Posted 5 June , 2018 Admin Share Posted 5 June , 2018 If all goes according to plan, I will be visiting the above cemeteries ( plus a few yet to be decided ) late June/early July. Reasonable photo requests considered. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herekawe Posted 5 June , 2018 Share Posted 5 June , 2018 I went to Marfaux a few years ago because of its New Zealand connection. Lovely village, beautiful area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptage Posted 5 June , 2018 Share Posted 5 June , 2018 Marfaux would be a good one for me. I have 3 at Marfaux British that, admittedly, I already have photos of but am always on the cadge for better quality photos. I. H. 14 - Jackson, W III. G. 9 - Webb, F V. E. 3 - Horn, FC Merci buttercup T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 6 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 6 June , 2018 T, In my notebook Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 7 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 7 June , 2018 Also probably visiting Vailly Sur Aisne, Soupir Churchyard, Longueval Rd, maybe Caterpillar Valley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartH Posted 7 June , 2018 Share Posted 7 June , 2018 A word of caution, I would not got to Le Mans from Monday next week till the following Monday, unless you like cars. The the 24 Hour race is the weekend of the 16th 17th, but scrutineering starts Monday next week in the town, and there are events in the town all week. Free practice start Wednesday 16.00 hours for 4 hours, and the roads get closed around the track to Muslanne, Arnarge etc. More than 250,000 people will attend at the weekend, 2 years ago there was over 330,000 ticket sales, so its heaving there. I travel out on Thursday, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 7 June , 2018 Share Posted 7 June , 2018 Hi Michelle, Would be most grateful for the below from my Walsall project if you have time, please La Ville-aux-Bois British Cemetery Herbert MORLEY in Grave II.F.14 James PREECE in Grave I.M.2 Many thanks again for your generosity, Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 7 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 7 June , 2018 4 hours ago, MartH said: A word of caution, I would not got to Le Mans from Monday next week till the following Monday, unless you like cars. The the 24 Hour race is the weekend of the 16th 17th, but scrutineering starts Monday next week in the town, and there are events in the town all week. Free practice start Wednesday 16.00 hours for 4 hours, and the roads get closed around the track to Muslanne, Arnarge etc. More than 250,000 people will attend at the weekend, 2 years ago there was over 330,000 ticket sales, so its heaving there. I travel out on Thursday, can't wait. Not going to be there until the second week in July. So we should be ok. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 8 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 8 June , 2018 Graeme, change of route means we won't be doing la Ville au Bois now. I will edit the opening post. My apologies Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraemeClarke Posted 9 June , 2018 Share Posted 9 June , 2018 Hi Michelle, Many thanks for letting me know, Regards, Graeme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted 11 June , 2018 Share Posted 11 June , 2018 There are nightingales in the woods surrounding Charmes military cemetery. We deviated there last May to take a set of photos for a Great War stalwart. It was an extremely hot day (30°C) and we really needed to get on, but as it has so few visitors we were glad to show an interest, particularly as it has so many Indian and some Chinese graves. And the complete peace meant that the nightingales were singing: the graves were surrounded by a pure, liquid melody. I put all the photos on CD, posted them to the person, and heard absolutely nothing, not even a simple thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 15 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 15 June , 2018 Update, Nieppe-Bois ( Rue de Bois) cemetery on the first day. This is not to be confused with the Rue du Bois cemetery near Richebourg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 17 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 17 June , 2018 Another update. Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres , Rosieres British Cemetery ( not the communal and extension) and Noyon. Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 21 June , 2018 Share Posted 21 June , 2018 if you have time please? Bob ROE-Captain-A R M--1st Bn.-Dorsetshire Regiment----16/09/1914-----LE MANS WEST CEMETERY-South-West Corner SQUIRES-Private-E-5113--dg 02 Queen's Bays----23/09/1914-22-Son of Henry Archer Squires and Lily Squires of 56, Trumpington Rd., Forest Gate, Essex---LE MANS WEST CEMETERY-A. 27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 22 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 22 June , 2018 Noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 30 June , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 30 June , 2018 Tony,got the photos in Marfaux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptage Posted 1 July , 2018 Share Posted 1 July , 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 11 July , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 11 July , 2018 Bob, got the photos, had a heck of a job finding Roe as he doesn’t have a CWGC Stone. Might be a while before I can get them over to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobpike Posted 17 July , 2018 Share Posted 17 July , 2018 Michelle I am most grateful for all your efforts; i have had experiences myself of trying to find non-CWGC stones in communal cemeteries, it ca be a nightmare, There is no hurryto send them Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 24 July , 2018 Author Admin Share Posted 24 July , 2018 Bob and Tony, please pm me your email address so I can send the pictures. thanks Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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